Attitudes | Filed under General
It is time for another few words which just might awaken a positive side of yourself in this journey of life we travel. You do know it is our attitude that tells the world what we expect in return. If it’s a cheerful, expectant attitude, it says to everyone with whom we come in contact that we expect the best in our dealings with the world. You see, we tend to live up to our expectations. And others give to us, as far as their attitudes are concerned, what we expect. Our attitude is something we can control. We can establish our attitude each morning when we start our day–in fact, we do just that, whether or not we realize it. And the people in our family–all the people in our world–will reflect back to us the attitude we present to them. It is, then, our attitude toward life that determines life’s attitude toward us. Cause and effect. Everything we say or do will cause a corresponding effect. If we’re cheerful, glad to be experiencing this miracle of life, others will reflect that good cheer back to us. We are the kind of people others enjoy being around.
For example Andy Rooney once said, ” If you don’t enjoy getting up and working and finishing your work and sitting down to a meal with family or friends, then the chances are you’re not going to be happy. If someone bases his happiness or unhappiness on major events like a great new job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris, that person isn’t going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness.”
So your attitude can decide many things, I wonder how many of us need to have an attitude adjustment. Just how would we go about adjusting our attitudes? What would you like to do for your attitude adjustment party? Schedule one if you need it so you can move to make certain you will soon be saying Life Is Simply Good. Until next time here at Always Victoria may you find a way to have a great attitude.
June 21st, 2005 at 2:33 pm
I soooo needed this.THANKYOU:)
June 21st, 2005 at 3:49 pm
Take care of the little things, eh?
June 21st, 2005 at 4:36 pm
You have got to be happy with the simple things….got to. Then all else falls into proper perspective. I find I’m falling in love with the simple things all over again.
Great post, Vickie!
**hugs**
June 21st, 2005 at 4:50 pm
There are days when I need my attitude adjusted, but most days I have found that a positive attitude is about all that gets me through my day. This was really a great post - you’re just too wonderful for words!
*HUGS* & Love!
June 21st, 2005 at 5:14 pm
I need my attitude adjusted periodically.. probably more than I know !!
Great post, Vickie !!
*HUGS*
June 21st, 2005 at 8:43 pm
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t need an attitude adjustment.
June 22nd, 2005 at 12:48 am
I definitely agree. I’ve noticed the difference between portraying attitudes of the like. Confirmed.
June 22nd, 2005 at 3:58 am
Reading this has adjusted my attitude. Yes, Thanks for putting this up.
June 22nd, 2005 at 5:47 am
So very true! When I was searching for a title for my collection of short stories, someone told me that he could see my aura. Yes, it sounded like a pick up line, but we’re both happily married. But he could “see” my happy attitude because it made my aura GLOW. And on days when I’m not so happy, well, I’d be the woman with the dark cloud hanging over my head.
Choose to have a good day! –Donna
June 22nd, 2005 at 9:39 am
My happiness is based on my ability to pass gas.
I live in oblivious bliss.
June 22nd, 2005 at 12:43 pm
I LOVE IT!
We forget all the time that this is what it takes. And it’s completely in our control. Thanks for the great post.
June 22nd, 2005 at 3:16 pm
Andy was a smart man SOMETIMES. In this case he was.
June 22nd, 2005 at 4:50 pm
Wonderful post. I truly believe that happiness is simply a choice - and some people simply choose it on a moment ot moment basis.
June 22nd, 2005 at 6:36 pm
Thanks for the reminder - needed it!!
June 22nd, 2005 at 7:28 pm
Hey girl, I just pray for an attitude of graditude!
June 23rd, 2005 at 5:15 pm
I agree with you. Sometimes the external obligations of life are imposed on you and the attitude you choose is not always easy to control. I try to enjoy the little things but sometimes get overwhelmed. I know a lot of unhappy people who unfortunately don’t understand about making choices. I wish more people would enjoy the simple pleasures of life - a hot cup of coffee, a warm bubblebath, a sunny sky with a gorgeous blue sky, soft houseslippers - there are sooo many little joys of life. Thanks for your post.
June 24th, 2005 at 10:59 pm
Every day, life is good….even on a bad day. Sounds contradictory, but it’s true. I alternate between crying jags fueled by terror and grief, and boundless wonder at the joys and beauties of this life. My tears are for this precious world that I don’t want to leave. As Kahlil Gibran said, “When you are sorrowful, look…into your heart, and you will see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
June 26th, 2005 at 9:03 am
Hi Vickie! Happy belated b’day to you! Happy belated Anniversary to you and Carl! Happy belated b’day to Carl!
I owe you a long overdue phone call girlfriend!!
Much Love, Donna